By the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) recognising the best in landscape architecture, the 2019 Victorian Awards shows the world how beauty, sustainability, creativity, nature and wellbeing come together.
"The Jury was pleased by the number and quality of award entries this year,” said Jury Chair, Mary Papaioannou. “We saw the contribution projects make through delivering public realm that encourages recovery and rehabilitation, inclusivity and engagement. We saw projects located in tertiary education settings that place student life at the heart of the campus experience, and many projects embracing the principles of biophilic design that celebrate the role plants play in the enrichment of human life. There was a strong geographic representation of projects demonstrating that landscape architects' impact reaches far beyond urban environments.”
“Landscape architects ensure the complex relationship between people and nature is embedded through the many places that shape the way we live on this planet. These awards recognise that great design supports human well-being in our political, academic, health, urban and rural environments. Landscape architects create quality places where people and nature coexist,” says Adrian Gray, President, Victorian Chapter of the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects.
The winning projects were divided into 13 categories, ranging from civic landscapes to parks and open spaces. The seven-member jury evaluated each for design excellence, innovation, context engagement, and social and environmental impact.
The ‘Landscape Architecture Award of Excellence’, AILA’s highest honour for projects judged to be the most significant for the advancement of landscape architecture in Victoria, were presented to eight projects. ‘Landscape Architecture Awards’ were presented to 19 projects. In total, 27 awards were announced through 13 categories. Six awards were won by Taylor Cullity Lethlean (TCL).
All award winners were revealed on Friday 14 June at a cocktail and presentation after-party at MAIA, Docklands. 
The winners of the 2019 Victorian AILA Awards are:
CIVIC LANDSCAPE SPONSORED BY BRICKWORKS
Award of Excellence
Bendigo Hospital Project by OCULUS Landscape Architecture + Urban Design
Landscape Architecture Award
Malop Street Green Spine by Outlines
RMIT New Academic Street by Taylor Cullity Lethlean
Deakin University: Building HD Courtyard by GHDWoodhead 
COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION SPONSORED BY THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT CHANNEL
Landscape Architecture Award
Goulburn Valley Health Therapeutic Courtyard by Spiire 
CULTURAL HERITAGE
Award of Excellence
Parliament of Victoria – Member’s Annex Landscapes by Taylor Cullity Lethlean
Landscape Architecture Award
Mount Buffalo Chalet Gardens Conservation Management Plan by Inspiring Place 
GARDENS SPONSORED BY LAWN SOLUTIONS AUSTRALIA
Award of Excellence
Twig House by Taylor Cullity Lethlean
Landscape Architecture Award
Bendigo Botanic Gardens – Garden for the Future by Taylor Cullity Lethlean 
INFRASTRUCTURE SPONSORED BY ACO
Award of Excellence
Caulfield to Dandenong Level Crossing Removal Project by ASPECT Studios
LAND MANAGEMENT
Award of Excellence
Greening the Pipeline- MOS Pilot Park by GHDWoodhead 
LANDSCAPE PLANNING SPONSORED BY GLASCOTT LANDSCAPE AND CIVIL
Landscape Architecture Award
Woowookarung Regional Park Plan by Site Office
Streets for People Feasibility Study by Hansen Partnership
Moonee Ponds Creek Opportunities Plan by McGregor Coxall 
PARKS & OPEN SPACE SPONSORED BY STREET FURNITURE AUSTRALIA
Award of Excellence
Monash University Eastern Precinct Landscape by Taylor Cullity Lethlean
Landscape Architecture Award
Lewis Park by McGregor Coxall
Caulfield to Dandenong Level Crossing Removal - Linear Parks and Djerring Trail by ASPECT Studios 
PLAY SPACES SPONSORED BY LARK INDUSTRIES
Landscape Architecture Award
Bridge Road Regional Playspace by ASPECT Studios
George Pentland Botanic Gardens playspace by Leaf Design Studio
RESEARCH, POLICY & COMMUNICATIONS
Award of Excellence
ReCasting Terra Nullius Blindness by Deakin University
Landscape Architecture Award
Spiire Inclusive Cities Research Project by Spiire 
SMALL PROJECTS SPONSORED BY METRO TREES
Award of Excellence
Doubleground by Openwork and Muir Architecture
Landscape Architecture Award
Turner Street Vertical Garden by Simon Ellis Landscape Architects
TOURISM SPONSORED BY CITY OF MELBOURNE
Landscape Architecture Award
Jackalope Hotel by Taylor Cullity Lethlean
Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park by HASSELL
URBAN DESIGN SPONSORED BY WE-EF LIGHTING AUSTRALIA/NZ
Landscape Architecture Award
The Tin Alley Masterplan by HASSELL
Monash University Western Precinct Landscape by Rush Wright Associates
